Released 23 years ago this November
For God and Country
Dolly Parton · 2003
72 min · 18 tracks · country music
A heartfelt collection of patriotic anthems and spirituals, blending Dolly Parton's signature warmth with themes of faith and country.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lord Is My Shepherd Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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God Bless the USA — This track stands out as a poignant expression of national pride, with Parton's emotive delivery turning it into an anthem for many Americans during challenging times.
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Light of a Clear Blue Morning — This track captures a sense of hope and renewal, making it emblematic of the album's overarching theme of resilience amidst adversity.
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There Will Be Peace in the Valley for Me — Parton’s rendition brings deep emotional weight to this classic hymn, serving as a comforting reminder of faith and peace.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- patriotic anthems for reflection
- heartfelt themes of faith
- dynamic emotional peaks and valleys
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek contemporary production styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Dolly's return to roots, resonating with themes of faith and patriotism in later career.
- Themes
- post-9/11 patriotism· spiritual resilience· American faith traditions
- Moods
- Uplifting
- Career context
- Released on November 11, 2003, 'For God and Country' came during a period when Dolly Parton was embracing her roots in country and gospel music after mainstream success in the 1980s and 1990s. This album followed her previous works, showcasing her ability to connect deeply with themes of patriotism and spirituality at a time when such sentiments were resonating in American culture, especially post-9/11.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline
Tracklist
- 1 The Lord Is My Shepherd Start here 2:08
- 2 The Star Spangled Banner 3:03
- 3 God Bless the USA 3:34
- 4 Light of a Clear Blue Morning 4:49
- 5 When Johnny Comes Marching Home 4:19
- 6 Welcome Home 4:19
- 7 Gee, Ma, I Wanna Go Home 5:19
- 8 Whispering Hope 2:30
- 9 There Will Be Peace in the Valley for Me 4:09
- 10 Red, White and Bluegrass 4:24
- 11 My Country ’tis of Thee 2:50
- 12 I’m Gonna Miss You 4:58
- 13 Go to Hell 6:48
- 14 Ballad of the Green Beret 5:12
- 15 Brave Little Soldier 4:25
- 16 Tie a Yellow Ribbon 3:21
- 17 Color Me America 3:54
- 18 The Glory Forever 1:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Shares themes of faith and resilience with a stark, heartfelt delivery.
New Favorite
Alison Krauss
Combines bluegrass warmth with reflective lyrics about love and spirituality.
There's More Where That Came From
Lee Ann Womack
Explores themes of nostalgia and American roots with heartfelt storytelling.
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